Mikel Merino's late header gives Newcastle victory over Crystal Palace - The Guardian
| The Guardian | Mikel Merino's late header gives Newcastle victory over Crystal Palace The Guardian The winner came late and even the most ardent Newcastle United supporter would struggle to argue it was deserved, but Mikel Merino's 86th minute header gave Rafa Benítez's side the precious points and returned Crystal Palace to the goalless, pointless ... Newcastle leave it late to condemn Crystal Palace to an eight loss in nine Newcastle 1-0 Crystal Palace: Mikel Merino really is a fans' favourite already - 5 things we learned Newcastle 1 Crystal Palace 0: Mikel Merino strikes late to halt Roy Hodgson's momentum |